GNY EP.143 | Feat. Alex Canavan – Building Community & Empowering Women in Central New York
Welcome to Good News York! In this inspiring episode, Matt sits down with Alex Canavan, founder of the CNY Women’s Network and host of the Cultivate CNY podcast. Alex shares her incredible journey from professional makeup artist to community builder, entrepreneur, and media company founder—all while championing women leaders across upstate New York.
Discover how Alex turned a single event idea into a thriving media and PR company, the power of podcasting as a networking tool, and what it takes to build authentic community in Central New York. From the CNY Women’s Summit to hiking meetups and walking clubs, Alex is creating connections, opportunities, and inspiration for women across the region.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, aspiring business leader, or simply looking for inspiration, this conversation is packed with valuable insights about taking leaps of faith, building your personal brand, and making an impact in your local community.
Chapters:
0:00 – Welcome & Channel 9 News Feature
1:21 – Introducing Alex Canavan
2:36 – The Origins: CNY Women’s Summit Came First
4:34 – From Intern to Founder: The First Summit Story
6:10 – Building the CNY Women’s Network & Cultivate CNY Podcast
7:04 – Podcasting as the Ultimate Networking Hack
9:30 – The Fifth Annual CNY Women’s Summit (March 27th!)
15:24 – Community Events: Walking Clubs, Hiking Meetups & More
18:00 – Taking the Leap of Faith & Building a Brand
19:28 – The Future: Expanding Beyond Central New York
21:15 – Shout Out to Dime Media Production Team
23:50 – Closing Thoughts & Where to Connect
GET TICKETS TO THE CNY WOMEN’S SUMMIT:
March 27th, 9 AM – 6 PM at the On-center
Visit: cnywomensnetwork.com/summit
CONNECT WITH ALEX & CNY WOMEN’S NETWORK:
Instagram: @cnywomensnetwork
Podcast: @cultivatecny
Alex’s Instagram: @alexandra.canavan
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